American Cancer Society

What We Do

The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. Our mission delivery efforts are focused on the critical areas of Research, Education, Advocacy and Service. These four areas serve as the foundation of how we can make our biggest impact on cancer yet.

- We continue to provide information, support and guidance to patients and families 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via our free help line, 1-800-227-2345, and our website, cancer.org.
- Hope Lodge Nebraska provides a free home away from home for patients residing more than 40 miles away from their cancer treatment center.
- ACS CAN continues to advocate for access to critical health care at the federal, state, and local levels.

Interesting Info

Reach to Recovery breast cancer support program has moved to an online platform at reach.cancer.org or the ACS Reach mobile app.

Contact 1.800.227.2345 to receive assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Research is taking place in Nebraska through 3 grants totaling over $1 million. The American Cancer Society is the primary nonprofit funder of cancer research.

Give Shop^® Wish List

With just a couple of clicks you can help us get the items we need to keep doing our critical work! See everything we need »

Dyson Multi-Floor Upright Vacuum, High Performance HEPA Filter, Fuchsia - Corded

4-Shelf Adjustable, Heavy Duty Storage Shelving Unit (350 lbs loading capacity per shelf), Steel Organizer Wire Rack, Black (36L x 14W x 54H)

Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 320 Count (Pack of 4)

Wilton Recipe Pizza Pans, 2-Piece Set

Volunteer Opportunities

Cooking Up HOPE Repeats every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until Fri Dec 23 2022. Monday, June 27th, 2022	Read more »
ACS CAN Legislative Ambassador Repeats every week on Monday 50 times. Monday, June 27th, 2022	Read more »
Hope Lodge Nebraska General Volunteer Repeats every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until Fri Aug 05 2022. Tuesday, June 28th, 2022	Read more »
Hope Lodge Nebraska Guest Services Volunteer Repeats every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until Sat Aug 06 2022. Tuesday, June 28th, 2022	Read more »
Big Dig Day of Volunteer Sunday, September 11th, 2022	Read more »

Upcoming Events

Relay For Life of Greater Omaha NE	July 9, 2022 - 5:00pm	Read more »
Big Dig 2022	September 11, 2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm	Read more »